A. 400 million tons
B. 500 million tons
C. 600 million tons
D. None of These
Correct Answer: A. 400 million tons
A recent UN report estimated that while 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced every year, only 9 percent is recycled. The rest is thrown away.
A. Ukraine
B. Syria
C. Iran
D. Qatar
Correct Answer: D. Qatar
2023 AFC Asian Cup will be the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international men’s football championship of Asia organized by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It will be held in Qatar from 16 June to 16 July 2023. The tournament will involve 24 national teams after expansion in 2019. Hosts Qatar are the defending champions.
A. Mohammad Shia al Sudani
B. Adnan al-Zurfi
C. Mustafa al-Kadhimi
D. Adil Abdul-Mahdi
Correct Answer: A. Mohammad Shia al Sudani
Mohammed Shia’ Sabbar al-Sudani is an Iraqi politician who is serving as the Prime Minister of Iraq since 28 October 2022. He was the Human Rights Minister of Iraq in the Council of Ministers of Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki from 2010 until October 2014. He was the Governor of Maysan Province between 2009 and 2010.
A. Egypt
B. India
C. Bangladesh
D. Qatar
Correct Answer: A. Egypt
The 1st ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Shooting Championships were held in Cairo, Egypt from 12 to 27 October 2022 in 78 events. This also served as a qualification event for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
A. China
B. Turkey
C. USA
D. Russia
Correct Answer: C. USA
The maritime border demarcation agreement between Lebanon and Israel, mediated by the US under the auspices of the UN, reached its final official stage on Thursday, with both sides unilaterally signing the proposal without any contact between them at the headquarters of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon in Naqoura. Lebanon handed over a copy of the agreement to US mediator Amos Hochstein, signed and approved by President Michel Aoun.
A. October 25, 2022
B. October 27, 2022
C. October 28, 2022
D. October 30, 2022
Correct Answer: B. October 27, 2022
Israel and Lebanon have officially approved a historic United States-brokered agreement laying out their maritime boundary for the first time, which opens up the possibility for both countries to conduct offshore energy exploration. Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun signed a letter at the presidential palace on October 27, 2022 morning that will be submitted to US officials at Lebanon’s southernmost border point of Naqoura later in the day.
A. 25 Oct
B. 26 Oct
C. 27 Oct
D. 28 Oct
Correct Answer: C. 27 Oct
The 27th of October is observed the world over as ‘Black Day’ as 74 years ago, on this day, India without any legal justification, forcibly took control of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. Since then, the Indian Occupied Forces are mercilessly killing innocent and unarmed Kashmiris, vandalizing their properties, and indulging in other inhuman acts.
A. UAE
B. France
C. Saudi Arabia
D. Turkey
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
The sixth edition of the Future Investment Initiative, a Saudi economic forum regularly referred to as the “Davos of the desert”, came to an end on 27 October 2022. Punctuated by strong announcements, notably on environmental issues, the event, which brought together no less than 520 speakers from more than 50 countries and some 7,000 visitors, reinforces its position as a key meeting place for decision-makers from around the world.
A. Australia
B. France
C. United Kingdom
D. Germany
Correct Answer: C. United Kingdom
Former British finance minister Rishi Sunak is set to become Britain’s next prime minister. The 42-year-old will become the country’s third prime minister in less than two months, after his predecessor, Liz Truss, was brought down after just six weeks in office.
A. Keir Starmer
B. Boris Johnson
C. Liz Truss
D. Rishi Sunak
Correct Answer: D. Rishi Sunak
Rishi Sunak became the first Indian-origin politician to head the United Kingdom, as he has been chosen as the Tory leader in the British parliament after rival Penny Mordaunt backed out pledging full support. Sunak who has been lost the race to the leadership just six weeks ago to rival Liz Truss gained much favor from his party members after Boris Johnson balked out of the race. Rishi Sunak has scripted history by becoming the first British Prime Minister of Indian descent, Britain’s first nonwhite leader, and the first Hindu to take the top job.